ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course – Quality Management System Auditor Training

An ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course provides training on how to audit a Quality Management System against ISO 9001 requirements. It typically covers audit planning, audit preparation, conducting audits, collecting evidence, identifying nonconformities, reporting audit findings and following up on corrective actions.

An ISO 9001 Lead Auditor plans, conducts, reports and follows up audits of a Quality Management System (QMS). The auditor reviews processes, documents, records and objective evidence, interviews personnel, evaluates conformity with ISO 9001 requirements and reports audit findings. ISO 19011 provides useful auditing guidelines for planning and conducting the audit.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course focuses on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System. Important areas include:

• Context of the organization
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement
• Process approach
• Risk-based thinking
• Customer focus

The course also introduces ISO 19011 auditing guidelines for audit planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up.

The objectives of the QMS Lead Auditor Course are to help participants:

• Understand ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Understand the process approach and risk-based thinking.
• Plan and prepare a QMS audit.
• Develop and use audit checklists.
• Collect objective audit evidence.
• Conduct effective audit interviews.
• Identify and document QMS nonconformities.
• Prepare audit reports.
• Evaluate corrective actions and audit follow-up.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training focuses on practical Quality Management System auditing. Participants learn how to assess processes against ISO 9001 requirements, collect objective evidence, interview process owners, identify nonconformities, document audit findings, prepare reports and verify corrective actions using relevant ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.

• Introduction to Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
• Process Approach and Risk-Based Thinking
• Customer Focus and Quality Objectives
• Management System Audit Principles
• ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines
• QMS Audit Planning and Preparation
• Conducting an ISO 9001 Audit
• Audit Evidence and Interview Techniques
• Nonconformity Reporting
• Corrective Action and Follow-Up
• ISO 9001 Audit Case Study and Exercise

Yes. The IMS Lead Auditor Course is ASCB accredited and covers ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The course is delivered through an ASCB-accredited training partner, with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines used for audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up. Successful participants receive the applicable accredited certificates after meeting the course and assessment requirements.

• QHSE Professionals
• Quality Managers
• QA Professionals
• Quality Engineer
• ISO Coordinators
• Internal Auditors
• Management Representatives
• ISO Consultants
• Professionals responsible for implementing Integrated Management Systems
• Professionals responsible for auditing Integrated Management Systems

ISO 9001 Auditor Training helps professionals develop the ability to systematically evaluate quality processes, identify gaps against ISO 9001 requirements, collect objective evidence, report nonconformities and support continual improvement of the Quality Management System.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course follows:

Theory → Practical Examples → Case Study → Audit Exercise → Assessment → Certificate

The training connects ISO 9001 requirements with practical QMS audit situations.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course is delivered in 40 hours (i.e. 8 hours for 5 days). It is delivered by classroom training or online with live faculty if 10+ participants are registered together. If the candidate has interest to learn through self-paced learning, you may visit elearning.aksharqhse.in.  The entire course is delivered through a structured training program combining management system requirements with practical auditing techniques. Participants complete the prescribed learning activities and assessment before receiving the applicable course certificate. The duration of

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certificate relates to ISO 9001. ISO 19011 is used as an auditing guideline for the training and is not the certification standard.

Akshar Management Consultant provides practical ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training designed to help professionals understand both the requirements of ISO 9001 and the practical process of conducting QMS audits.

What is an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?

• It is professional training that develops the knowledge and practical skills required to audit a Quality Management System against ISO 9001 requirements.

What standard is covered in the QMS Lead Auditor Course?

• The course focuses on ISO 9001:2015.

Is ISO 19011 covered in the course?

• Yes. ISO 19011 auditing guidelines are used for audit planning, conducting audits, reporting and follow-up.

Who should attend ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training?

• Quality professionals, QMS managers, internal auditors, consultants, engineers and professionals involved in ISO 9001 implementation or auditing can benefit.

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